António Feijó, who spoke on Tuesday 27th October, during the opening of the first seminar to promote the construction and rehabilitation of new fuel stations, stated that candidates interested in investing in the sector will receive support from the banking institutions based in the province of Malanje, through subsidized credit, as well as from companies with the capacity to build these mentioned facilities. According to the official, the province of Malanje has 25 fuel stations,
In a significant development aimed at bolstering Libya’s energy sector and fostering regional development, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Council, Moussa Al-Koni, recently held a crucial meeting with the Minister of Oil and Gas of the Government of National Unity, Mohamed Aoun. The meeting, held in the capital city, addressed several pivotal issues, including the possibility of establishing an oil refinery in the southern region of the country, enhancing fuel supply, and powering the Ubari
TotalEnergies is “hopeful” it will be possible to restart the $20-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique in early 2024, says TotalEnergies Gas, Renewables, and Power’s long-term LNG marketing and business development deputy VP, Christophe Auger. TotalEnergies holds a leading 26.5% stake in the development, which was halted in 2021 after Islamic State-linked insurgents launched attacks in the northern Cabo Delgado province where the project’s onshore infrastructure will be located. The French energy
Last month, the associated gas production was 71.11 million cubic feet (MMCF), with an average of 2.37 MMCF per day. Out of this, 1.50 million were injected, 417 million were supplied to the ALNG factory, 325 million were used for power generation at the oil facilities, and the remainder was used in oil operations and transportation. The report adds that during the month of September, ALNG produced 2.9 million barrels of oil equivalent, averaging 99.4
Angola’s largest private oil and gas company Azule Energy plans to raise production by around 14% to 250,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2026, its CEO said in a boost to the country’s plans to turn around flagging output. Azule Energy, a 50/50 joint venture between Eni (ENI.MI) and BP (BP.L), was formed last year when the two companies consolidated their Angolan assets. The company plans to drill 16 exploration wells over the next four
The National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) in Angola has officially launched a competitive bidding process for the exploration of 12 oil blocks in the Lower Congo and Kwanza Onshore Basins. The announcement was made by the national concessionaire, ANPG. Interested national and foreign companies have until November 15th to submit their proposals, adhering to the 40-day timeframe stipulated by law. The “Tender 2023” comprises a total of 12 oil blocks. Four of these
Azule Energy’s Executive President, Adriano Mongini, has revealed that the newly formed gas consortium, including Azule Energy, BP, and Eni, will begin gas production in July 2026. This announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Gas Consortium (NGC) facilities in Soyo, Zaire province. The gas project’s major stakeholders are Azule Energy with a 37.4% stake, CABGOC (Chevron) with 31%, Sonangol with 19.8%, and TotalEnergies with 11.8%. The consortium’s investment is valued at
Petronas, the Malaysian energy giant, is set to become a significant player in Angola’s oil and gas sector following its acquisition of a 40% stake in Block 20/11, previously operated by TotalEnergies. The transaction, valued at approximately $400 million, was successfully completed, as confirmed by the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANG). TotalEnergies EP Angola officially sold its 40% share in Block 20/11, located in the Kwanza Basin, to Petronas Angola E&P LTD
Angola is eyeing a promising potential of 52 billion cubic feet of natural gas, as revealed by Américo Fernandes, head of the national Oil and Gas agency during the Angola Oil & Gas conference. While these figures represent a substantial opportunity, Fernandes also pointed out some challenges facing the sector’s development in Angola. The lack of infrastructure, which hinders market access and increases the cost of investment and capital accessibility, stands as a notable obstacle.
Predator Oil & Gas Accelerates Moroccan Gas Exploration, Seeks Downstream Partnerships While Anticipating Favorable Test Results to Boost Stock Value. Early summer brought a surge of anticipation in the energy sector as Predator Oil & Gas embarked on exploratory endeavors in Morocco. Last week, the company unveiled a significant development in its North Africa operations. Predator has initiated discussions with a downstream energy-focused group to potentially sell its share of the gas produced at the
